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  • But by the time the water hits House Creek, most of the elements destructive to aquatic life in the sound -- the phosphates, nitrogens and microbes -- have been absorbed by newly established plantings, terraces and forebays on museum grounds.

    J. Michael Welton: Scarred Site to Cultural Center J. Michael Welton 2010

  • But by the time the water hits House Creek, most of the elements destructive to aquatic life in the sound -- the phosphates, nitrogens and microbes -- have been absorbed by newly established plantings, terraces and forebays on museum grounds.

    J. Michael Welton: Scarred Site to Cultural Center J. Michael Welton 2010

  • The original Dufferin Islands have been increased in area, and several entirely new islands of considerable size have been made from the excavated rock, approximately 150,000 cubic yards, taken from the bed of the river in deepening. the two forebays.

    Niagara's Power: Past, Present, Prospective 1905

  • It wasn't until later that these roaches and shiners were actually identified as tui chub, which were in the system of canals, creeks and forebays, including Lemolo Lake - long before they were discovered in Diamond Lake.

    News Review - Top Stories 2010

  • The task force also made other minor amendments to the report, including where a reference to sediment forebays should to appear in the report.

    Charlottesville Blogs 2009

  • The task force also made other minor amendments to the report, including where a reference to sediment forebays should to appear in the report.

    Charlottesville Blogs 2009

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